Abstract
Both dark and photofermentation processes can produce H2 from biomass. Issues associated with enzymes, substrates, organisms and metabolic pathways, and processes are examined, but the technology has not yet developed to the level of commercialization. Productivity and cost are issues. However, H2 production can be combined with waste treatment, and integrated systems incorporating microbial electrolysis cells are possible. The major scientific challenges have been identified and research and development efforts are active around the world.
Original language | American English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry |
Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
Editors | W. J. Lennarz, M. D. Lane |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 72-75 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780123786319 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780123786302 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2013 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CH-2A00-83413
Keywords
- Biomass
- Biomass pretreatment
- FeFe-hydrogenase
- Fermentation
- Fermentative bacteria
- Hydrogen
- Hydrogenase
- Microbial electrolysis cell
- NiFe-hydrogenase
- Nitrogenase
- Photofermentation
- Photosynthetic bacteria